One of the largest of the DEC's wildlife management areas in Oswego County is the 8,645 acre Happy Valley WMA. This beautiful Wildlife Management Area is located east of I-81 at exit 34. Happy Valley is bounded on the north by NY 104 and on the south by Oswego County Route 26.

The acreage is a combination of upland, wetland, and a few very nice ponds including St. Mary's and Whitney Pond. Both of these offer ideal canoeing and kayaking plus some excellent pan fishing. There are multiple hiking trails in the WMA.  This WMA offers a multitude of activities for outdoor enthusiasts including hiking, bird watching, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and trapping.

You can find numerous gated dirt roads to park and explore in the WMA.  This is a great place to bring your backpack and practice with your gps device.  There are pictures, a video and a map of the area below.

Pitcures from Happy Valley WMA

Whitney Pond	Whitney Pond Falls	Whitney Pond	One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA	One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA	One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA
One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA	One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA	One of many dirt roads in Happy Valley WMA	Ruins in Happy Valley	Ruins in Happy Valley	Happy Valley WMA